Sexting is not yet a big problem in the UK - so let's keep it that way.

Never send pictures of yourself taken on your mobile phone - that you wouldn't want your mum or dad to see - to anyone, even if you're close to the person who asks you, like a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Always keep private things private

Remember there is a risk that if you fall out with friends they may upload things you've told them, or pictures you've sent them to the internet and once that happens anyone can see them.

Unfortunately some adults who use the internet try to make friends with young people. They may pretend to be near your age but they could be much older. They might try to persuade you that if you were really their friend you would do as they ask and pose in revealing clothes. This is called grooming and is an offence in the UK.

Warning

If you EVER come across anything on the internet, whether it's on a social networking website or anywhere else, where people are making suggestions to you that make you feel uncomfortable or upset, please tell your parents or another adult.

CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) investigates cases of sex abuse and grooming on the internet. Grooming is where people make friends with you and try to involve you in inappropriate activities. In the UK this behaviour is a criminal offence. You, your parents, or anyone else who is concerned, can report incidents by clicking the red button on the top right hand corner of the CEOP website.

Although the police can get information from your computer's hard drive, it's helpful if you don't delete anything you think is dodgy until the police have decided whether they need it as evidence.

Protect your identity

Don't upload anything that could identify you, which shows your home address, school, car registration number or phone number. Pictures can give away a lot of clues without you even realising it!

Don't get yourself into a situation which might embarass you and don't take pictures of other people which might embarass them and get you into trouble.

Like other social networking websites YouTube is not for people under the age of 13.

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